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Daido Steel Co Ltd

Common Name
Daido Steel
Country
Japan
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Steel
Employees
12,054
Ticker
5471
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Daido Steel Co., Ltd. is a prominent Japanese steel manufacturer specializing in the production and supply of specialty steels. The company's primary function is to deliver high-quality steel products...

Daido Steel's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Daido Steel completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Daido Steel has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
384,295a
N/A
367,000c
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
521,449a
N/A
457,000c
Total Scope 3
1,368,189a
1,441,000b
1,451,000c
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
100.5898a
N/A
84.5469c
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Verified Sources Behind Daido Steel’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Daido Steel's Verification report 2025
b. Daido Steel's Integrated Report 2024
c. Daido Steel's Integrated Report 2023

Insights into Daido Steel's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Daido Steel amounted to 905,744 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Daido Steel increased by ∞%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Daido Steel's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202220240100 k200 k300 k400 ktCO2e+5%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Daido Steel's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Daido Steel were 384,295 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Daido Steel reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Daido Steel's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 4.71%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

What are Daido Steel's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Daido Steel reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 521,449 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Daido Steel reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Daido Steel's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 14.1%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac

What methodology does Daido Steel use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Daido Steel reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Daido Steel's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202220240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Daido Steel's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Daido Steel reported 1,368,189 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Daido Steel includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Daido Steel's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2022202320240400 k800 k1.2 M1.6 MtCO2e-1%-5%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Daido Steel's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Daido Steel reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,368,189 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Daido Steel reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Daido Steel's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Daido Steel's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ac

Compared to the previous year (2023), Daido Steel's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Daido Steel's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Daido Steel disclose?

In 2024, Daido Steel reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Daido Steel's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Daido Steel's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,043,292 tCO₂e (76.25%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 178,572 tCO₂e (13.05%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 73,282 tCO₂e (5.36%)

Daido Steel's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(13.1%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(5.4%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(76.3%)

Insights into Daido Steel’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Daido Steel reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 384,295 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,820 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 100.59 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Daido Steel's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5,00050,0001,000,00020,000,000500,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5002,00010,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Yieh Phui EnterpriseYear: 2024Scope 1: 71,412 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,258Scope 1 Intensity: 31.62 tCO2e/$MSimsYear: 2025Scope 1: 75,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,933Scope 1 Intensity: 15.20 tCO2e/$MIskenderun Demir ve CelikYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,663,364 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,123Scope 1 Intensity: 3,414.88 tCO2e/$MWalsin LihwaYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,206,945 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,474Scope 1 Intensity: 585.88 tCO2e/$MAPL Apollo TubesYear: 2025Scope 1: 31,243 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,340Scope 1 Intensity: 13.35 tCO2e/$MVallourecYear: 2025Scope 1: 783,461 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,478Scope 1 Intensity: 174.95 tCO2e/$MCSN MineracaoYear: 2024Scope 1: 209,099 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,670Scope 1 Intensity: 78.31 tCO2e/$MErdemirYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,336,630 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,770Scope 1 Intensity: 3,004.70 tCO2e/$MNMDCYear: 2025Scope 1: 103,482 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,798Scope 1 Intensity: 36.99 tCO2e/$MCAPYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,130,455 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,801Scope 1 Intensity: 627.55 tCO2e/$MXinyu Iron & SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,783,890 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,728Scope 1 Intensity: 3,453.89 tCO2e/$MVesuviusYear: 2024Scope 1: 215,591 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,284Scope 1 Intensity: 94.39 tCO2e/$MJindal SAWYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,703,961 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,438Scope 1 Intensity: 698.97 tCO2e/$MChongqing Iron & SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,813,841 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,733Scope 1 Intensity: 3,164.66 tCO2e/$MUsiminasYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,828,650 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,187Scope 1 Intensity: 1,630.73 tCO2e/$MTung Ho Steel EnterpriseYear: 2024Scope 1: 211,948 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,836Scope 1 Intensity: 115.41 tCO2e/$MWorthington SteelYear: 2025Scope 1: 97,988 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,093Scope 1 Intensity: 31.68 tCO2e/$MAlleimaYear: 2024Scope 1: 83,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,787Scope 1 Intensity: 46.45 tCO2e/$MShyam Metalics and EnergyYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,443,998 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,760Scope 1 Intensity: 3,092.39 tCO2e/$MKobe SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,793Scope 1 Intensity: 845.59 tCO2e/$MJFE HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 44,000,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,170Scope 1 Intensity: 1,287.70 tCO2e/$MNippon SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 63,672,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 58,558Scope 1 Intensity: 1,087.32 tCO2e/$MMaruichi Steel TubeYear: 2024Scope 1: 44,518 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,792Scope 1 Intensity: 24.85 tCO2e/$MDaido SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 384,295 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,820Scope 1 Intensity: 100.59 tCO2e/$M

How does Daido Steel's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Daido Steel reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 100.59 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 585.88, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Daido Steel rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Daido Steel ranked 10 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Daido Steel is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Daido Steel's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Daido Steel reported a total carbon footprint of 2,273,933 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 57.8% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab

The largest contributor to Daido Steel's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 60.17% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 22.93%.a

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